New Clause 5 — Transfer of personal allowances between spouses

Part of Bail (Amendment) – in the House of Commons at 8:30 pm on 28 June 2011.

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Photo of Kevan Jones Kevan Jones Shadow Minister (Defence) 8:30, 28 June 2011

It might have done, but clearly if it raised the cost of a wedding, any financial benefit that people got from their £150 would soon be used up as a result of the extra costs involved. It did nothing to ensure that people stayed together longer.